Sazerac Rye

Look: Sazerac appears a burnt orange, with golden hues. Plenty of pacing is prominent on the glass, with thick alcohol legs pulled down by gravity toward the bottom of the glass Aroma: while rye spices are the first thing that pop in the nose, this has the scent of a not so high rye mash bill. Slight cinnamon, clove, then more brown sugar and vanilla notes. The aroma seems somewhat faint compared to others with a similar price point. Taste: the rye makes a strong presence initially, with peppery notes and cinnamon showing their way to the middle of my tongue. The middle shows more sweetness which continues in the finish. Feel: minimal heat, Sazerac is very easy to drink, medium bodied, with a pretty mellow finish. Overall: Sazerac, a well known rye, is tasty, but not as flavorful as I had hoped for. While a minimal finish may be appealing to some, the weak finish was a disappointment. Good, not great.

Quick finish, fruity smell, lasting burn

Translucent amber in color. Plenty of warmth tickling the nose but aromas of leather, wood and baking spices come through. On the palate, brown sugar, fruity and spicy notes and continued warmth right through the finish. Slightly creamy and rich mouthfeel. Complex and flavorful, excellent from beginning to end.